Mobility

After Installation

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Tightening torque found on this page

1. Tighten all wheel bolts in a crisscross sequence.

For safety, have the wheel bolt tightening checked with a calibrated torque wrench at the first opportunity at a service center. The tightening torque is 120 N·m.◄

2. Return the removed wheel and tools to their places in reverse order.

3. At the first opportunity, check the tire air pressure and bring it to the specified value.

To protect the valve from dirt, screw on the valve cap.

A contaminated valve often causes gradual air leakage.◄

4. Initialise the tyre damage indicator.

5. Replace the damaged tire and balance the wheel as soon as possible.

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